Maurizio Iacono, vocalist of iconic Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM, recently offered a track by track break down of the their new album, Heaven’s Venom. The following is Part 2 of the commentary, which encompasses tracks 4 – 7 from the album.

'Push the Venom': “One of my faves on the album for its simple in your face approach. The first video and single off the album. Aggressive with no compromise and you will be singing ‘Push The Venom’! This one deals with people who think they know you but they don’t and judge you for it with no merit.”

'Hail The Renegade': “A more experimental Kataklysm on this song but again an undeniable Kataklysm approach. Song is straight forward with weird patterns and a bass solo that will blow your mind. Again some old Kataklysm here and a very cool JFK speech at the end. Song deals with the protecting our freedoms at any cost necessary and showing that this battle has been on going since the very beginning of civilization and still today.”

'As The Walls Collapse': “This song is in the melodic haven where the intricate clashes the dark melodies. A very fist pumping song. I can see this one becoming a fan favorite very quickly. IRON MAIDEN would be proud. Song is about feeling imprisoned and having those walls around you and what it takes to bring them down.”

'Numb & Intoxicated': “This is a mid paced melodic and chugging track. To the point death metal with a crazy chorus riff that would make ZACK WYLDE bang his head. Song title says it all.”

Kataklysm recently uploaded the new track, 'Determined (Vows Of Vengence)' to their MySpace page.

Heaven’s Venom will be released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America. The follow-up to 2008’s Prevail, was recorded by guitarist J-F Dagenais (MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, DARK TRANQUILLITY).

Kataklysm will commence shooting a video clip for the song 'Push The Venom' this month with director Ivan Colic (TYPE O NEGATIVE, UNLEASHED, DEATHSTARS, EX DEO) in Belgrade, Serbia.

Heaven’s Venom tracklisting:

'A Soulless God'

'Determined (Vows Of Vengeance)'

'Faith Made Of Shrapnel'

'Push The Venom'

'Hail The Renegade'

'As The Walls Collapse'

'Numb & Intoxicated'

'At The Edge Of The World'

'Suicide River'

'Blind Savior'

Kataklysm have updated their upcoming US tour schedule with DEVILDRIVER with several new shows (**). It is now as follows:

August

10 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
11 - Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA
12 - Marquee Theater - Tempe, AZ
14 - San Manuel Amphitheater - San Bernardino, CA **
17 - First Midwest Bank Amp. - Chicago, IL **
18 - Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY
19 - First Niagara Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA **
20 - Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
21 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT **
22 - Susquehanna - Camden, NJ
23 - Recher Theater - Towson, MD
24 - Comcast Center - Boston, MA **
25 - Eleanor Rigby’s Bar & Nightclub - Jermyn, PA
26 - London Music Hall - London, ON
27 - Al Rosa Villa - Columbus, OH
28 - Harpo’s - Detroit, MI
29 - Peabody’s Down Under - Cleveland, OH
31 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX

September

1 - Scout Bar - San Antonio, TX
2 - Trees - Dallas, TX
3 - The Pavilion @ Concrete Street - Corpus Christi, TX
4 - Dos Amigos - Odessa, TX
5 - Jake’s - Lubbock, TX
8 - Robert's Off 10 - Maplewood, MN **
9 - Nutty's North - Sioux Falls, SD **
10 - The Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO
11 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
13 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
15 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
16 - The Key Club – Hollywood, CA